Among the many symptoms of the Type 2 diabetes, there are 3 symptoms found on the skin that may serve as an alert that you have high blood sugar levels. People are advised to consult their doctor if they notice the skin on the back of their hands, or fingers and toes to be tight...
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day for many people because they say it fuels them to get through the entire day. Not just a good habit to practice but according to a recent review of several studies, skipping breakfast might increase your risk of type 2 diabetes. Eating a balanced meal during breakfast...
Poor diet and exercise often lead to Type 2 diabetes — a condition that causes the level of blood sugar to become too high. If left untreated, Type 2 diabetes can lead to serious and life-threatening complications, including nerve damage, vision loss, as well as a stroke and a heart attack. One of the best ways...
Risk factors for type 2 diabetes can be found more than 20 years before diagnosis, according to a study in Japan. Results showed more people developing prediabetes than type 2 diabetes over the course of the study. Obesity, age, and family history are among the factors that increase our risks for diabetes. Despite millions of...
Scientists have discovered that people who eat dairy products that are rich in fat had lower chances of acquiring type 2 diabetes. In recent years, there’s been a constant campaign from various health groups to avoid whole milk and some dairy products, implying that they have high calorie and saturated fat content. A study led...
Intermittent fasting caused three men to stop their insulin medications, according to a new report Tuesday. Experts and doctors warned people against fasting without consulting their physicians first. Fasting can cause hypoglycemia which can be fatal for people with Type 2 diabetes. Three men with Type 2 diabetes have stopped depending on insulin and improved...
A study funded by the Canadian Diabetes Association showed that just two weeks of inactivity can put you in a greater risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. The researchers who studied overweight older adults who experience periods of physical inactivity have a dramatic impact on their health from which it is hard to recover. Findings...